As Barca coach Tito Vilanova undergoes surgery today at the Vall d’Hebron hospital in Barcelona, he has vowed to fight his cancer for his two children, Adrìa, who is part of Barcelona’s youth academy and younger daughter Carlota. Tito has assured his squad that everything is under control and that it’s not as dangerous as first thought.
Fergie speaks with Guardiola again
December 19, 2012 by
It appears that Manchester United’s Sir Alex Ferguson has had another meeting with ex Barca coach Pep Guardiola in New York where both men have apartments. Fergie was in NYC this week with his wife when the two gentlemen of football met up. Fergie would love Guardiola to take the helm at Manchester United when he finishes his sabbatical.
Tito Vilanova steps down as Barcelona boss
December 19, 2012 by
Barca boss Tito Vilanova has stepped down as coach after suffering what appears to be a relapse of a tumour he had removed last November. Vilanova underwent surgery to remove a growth on his parotid gland and now the club is looking for a temporary replacement for him. The official website of FC Barcelona will make another statement later today.
Adriano: Barca’s most prolific wing back ever
December 18, 2012 by
Adriano, Barcelona’s wing back is turning into one of the most prolific, if not the most prolific wing back goal getter the club has ever seen! He has scored as many goals as fellow Brazilian Dani Alves did in the 2008-09 season but has managed so far to do with 23 games fewer than him. His contract is up for extension soon and Barca would not want to let this gem go loose.
Is Barca suffering from “Messi dependence?”
December 18, 2012 by
People are calling it “Messi Dependence” and are question whether Barca relies too much on the Argentine to beat the opposition. Barcelona says that it doesn’t, although it does recognise that the current success in the League, domestic and European competitions is due to the phenomenal goal scoring ability of their star player, Leo Messi.
Barca interested in Belgian star Thibaut Courtois
December 17, 2012 by
Belgian star Thibaut Courtois is apparently being “courted” by Barca. The 20 year old star who is on loan to Atletico Madrid from North London club Chelsea signed him last summer on a five year deal from Genk. He was immediately loaned out to the “colchoneros” to replace David De Gea who left the club for Manchester United.
Athletic Madrid succumb to an awesome Barcelona
December 17, 2012 by
It was a great game at the Nou Camp last night with some fantastic goals. Barcelona beat Athletic Madrid by 4 -1 in a fine display of one touch football. Radamel Falcao managed to score a great goal to level at 1-1 but it wasn’t enough to keep the Catalans out of Athletic’s penalty area and score three more and put 13 points between Barca and Real Madrid.
Iniesta gets his position back against Athletic Madrid
December 15, 2012 by
Andrés Iniesta will get his usual midfield position back for tomorrow’s crunch game against el tigre Falcao and Athletic Madrid. The Barca midfielder has been moved back to his usual playing position due to the absence of Cesc Fabregás who is out of action for 4 weeks due to injury.
